How to Use Gemini Task Automation in UK, India, Japan

Google expanded Gemini task automation to the UK, India, and Japan on November 10, 2026. Pixel 10 and 11 series owners, plus select Samsung Galaxy devices, can now ask Gemini to handle multi-step jobs like ordering groceries or booking a ride while you keep using your phone.

This guide shows exactly how to start a task, monitor it, and stay in control. It follows the official Gemini Intelligence announcement from Google.

What Gemini Task Automation Does

Gemini task automation lets you hand off routine logistics. You tell Gemini what you need in plain language. It opens the right app in a secure virtual window, fills the details, and finishes the order or booking.

Supported actions right now include:

• Ordering food or groceries from apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Instacart (availability depends on your country).
• Booking rides through services such as Uber or Lyft.
• Finding and reserving restaurant tables.

Google says the feature runs only on allowlisted apps. You can watch the progress live and stop it at any moment. The November update brought this capability to the UK, India, and Japan after it launched earlier in the US and Korea.

Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold receive it through the November Pixel Drop. Samsung Galaxy S26 series and select Z Fold/Flip models also support it. Motorola Signature 27 owners will get the same tools when the phone ships on November 19.

For more on the broader Gemini Intelligence suite, see our guide to Gemini Intelligence on Pixel 10.

Check Device and Region Eligibility

Confirm your phone meets the requirements before you start:

1. Run a Pixel 10 or 11 series model (excluding the a-series variants for some features), a supported Samsung Galaxy S26/Z8 series phone, or the Motorola Signature 27.
2. Install the latest system update. On Pixel devices, check Settings > System > System update.
3. Open the Gemini app and sign in with a Google account.
4. Make sure your phone language and region match one of the supported countries: UK, India, or Japan.

Task automation remains limited to users 18 and older. Google notes that availability can vary by app and carrier.

Start a Task from the Gemini App

Follow these steps to launch your first automation:

1. Long-press the power button or open the Gemini app from your app drawer.
2. Speak or type a clear request. Examples: “Order my usual coffee from Starbucks” or “Book a ride to the airport at 3 p.m.”
3. Confirm the details Gemini shows. It will ask for any missing information such as delivery address or payment method.
4. Tap the confirmation button. Gemini switches to a background virtual window and works through the app.

You can continue using other apps while the task runs. A persistent notification shows the current step.

Monitor Progress and Stay in Control

Transparency is built in. Tap the notification at any time to:

• View a live transcript of what Gemini is doing inside the target app.
• Jump into the app yourself if you want to change something.
• Stop the task immediately if the details look wrong.

Google designed the system so Gemini never accesses your full device. It only interacts with the specific allowlisted app in an isolated environment. Payment confirmation still requires your explicit approval in most cases.

If the task fails (for example, the restaurant has no tables), Gemini notifies you and suggests alternatives.

Tips for Better Results

• Be specific. “Order a large pepperoni pizza from Domino’s to my home address” works better than “get food.”
• Keep the relevant apps installed and logged in. Gemini cannot create new accounts.
• Check your location services are on so ride and delivery apps receive accurate coordinates.
• Review the first few tasks carefully until you trust the flow for your most-used services.

In India, UK, and Japan the set of supported apps continues to grow. Google has already tested additional partners such as local delivery and ride platforms.

Common Issues and Fixes

Task does not start Update the Gemini app and your system. Confirm the feature is enabled under Gemini settings > Task automation.

Wrong app opens Rephrase the request with the exact app name. Gemini chooses based on your history and the category of the request.

Notification disappears Pull down the notification shade and look for the Gemini task card. You can also reopen the Gemini app and check recent activity.

Payment or address problems Gemini will pause and ask you to confirm sensitive steps. Complete those prompts inside the notification or the app.

What Comes Next

Google plans to expand the list of supported apps and add more countries over time. Create My Widget and Rambler (the voice-cleanup tool) are already rolling out alongside task automation on the same devices.

If you also want cleaner voice messages, pair this guide with our Rambler setup steps for Pixel 10.

Sources

• Google Blog: Gemini Intelligence features and new device support (November 10, 2026)
• Google Blog: November Pixel Drop (November 10, 2026)
• Official Gemini app documentation for multi-step tasks

Task automation turns your phone into a practical assistant for everyday errands. Start with a simple order today and see how much time it saves.